Shocker! The ten most frightening stocks of 2014

Retailers and miners come under the spotlight as Investment Week counts down the ten scariest stocks of the year so far.

This year has been a much more difficult time for UK equities than 2013: the All Share has pulled back 5.6% so far, compared with 2013's 18% gain. However, 2013 and 2014 do share one thing in common: commodities stocks have been under the cosh once again as falling demand pushes spot prices down further. But in general, this year's ten Halloween horrors are much more of a mixed bag. One poor performer which immediately springs to mind but does not make the list is ASOS, the online clothing retailer. It has fallen 65% but is not listed on the All Share. Other retailers have also str...